Madonna Jean Hatridge Obituary
Madonna "Donna" Jean Hatridge, 82, of Granite City, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sat. June 27, 2026 at St. Joseph Hospital in St. Charles, MO.
Donna was born Feb. 1, 1944 in St. Louis, MO to the late Mildred "Mickey" (Parr) Corey and Buster Tatum.
Donna worked as a laundry attendant at Americana Nursing Home for more than 50 years. She spent her life caring for others, both at work and at home. Her family was her greatest joy, and she was happiest when everyone was together. She was always making sure everyone was fed, comfortable, and knew they were loved. She cherished her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, but shared an especially close bond with her great-grandson Kasey Tiemann. They shared countless laughs, unforgettable memories, and a love that words cannot fully describe. Donna also lovingly helped raise her grandson, James Joshua "Josh" Brooks, and took great pride in making sure her family was always loved, supported, and cared for. Nothing made her happier than having everyone together.
Donna enjoyed watching the Golden Girls, listening to Bob Seger, and spending time with the people she loved most. She had a wonderful sense of humor, loved to laugh and always found happiness in life's simple moments.
Donna was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James William "Bill" Hatridge; her beloved son, Jeffrey "Jeff" Hatridge; her parents, Mildred "Mickey" (Parr) Corey and Buster Tatum; and her siblings, Joyce Sagraves, Lee Sloan, and Jerry Tatum. She loved Bill and Jeff with all her heart and never stopped missing them. Their reunion is one her family finds comfort in.
She is also survived by her grandchildren, James Joshua "Josh" Brooks and Shannon Brooks; her great-grandchildren, Kasey Tiemann, Miley Tiemann, Kody Behre, Alanah Behre, and Denver Behre; many nieces and nephews, including Cody Tatum, Jessica Stark, Beau Tatum, Derrick Hernandez, Aubrey Smith, Dave Tatum, Jerrie Faye Tatum, Gina Hill, and Leah Carpenter; four sisters, Marilyn Farenzena, Doris Gwaltney, Sharon Buxton, and Liz Bandy; her very special sister-in-law, Kathy Tatum; four brothers, Dale Sloan, Don Stark, David Tatum, and John Morgan; along with many other cherished family and friends.
Donna will be remembered for her kind heart, her unwavering love for her family, and the way she always put others before herself. She leaves behind a lifetime of treasured memories, laughter, and unconditional love that will continue to live on in everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Though she will be deeply missed, her family finds comfort knowing she is finally back with Bill and Jeff who she loved so dearly.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at 11:00 a.m. Wed. July 8, 2026 at Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory with cremation to follow.
Online information and guestbook through Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory may be found at http://www.wojstrom.com.
